Los Angeles to Kailua-Kona (LAX–KOA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
LAX–KOA is served by 6 airlines with nonstop service. American Airlines, United Airlines and Alaska Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 2,502 miles in approximately 5h 35m. Beyond nonstop, 34 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AA American Airlines Also: PD, QR | 14 | 21N, A21N | 5h49-6h52 | Oneworld | PD, QR | |
| UA United Airlines Also: AC, AV, AZ, CM | 14 | 753, B39M | 5h37-5h50 | Star Alliance | AC, AV, AZ, CM | |
| AS Alaska Airlines Also: HA, QR | 7 | 7M9 | 5h36 | Oneworld | HA, QR | |
| DL Delta Air Lines Also: AF, AM, VS | 7 | 32Q | 5h44 | SkyTeam | AF, AM, VS | |
| SY Sun Country Airlines | 2 | 738 | 5h40 | – | – | |
| WN Southwest Airlines | 0 | – | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Kailua-Kona from Los Angeles
| Metric | LAX→KOA | SNA→KOA | ONT→KOA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from LAX | – | 36 mi | 47 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 6 | 1 | 2 |
| Weekly flights | 104 | – | – |
| Flight time | 5h 35m | 5h 19m | 6h 15m |
| Departure OTP | 82% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
LAX: PDT · KOA: HST
When it's 6:00 PM in Los Angeles, it's 3:00 PM in Kailua-Kona.
FlyAway bus runs from Van Nuys and Union Station ($9.75, 30–50 min depending on traffic). LA Metro C Line connects to Aviation/LAX station; a free shuttle covers the last mile to terminals. Ride-shares cost $20–50 from downtown. Long-term parking lots A/B are walkable; remote Lot E requires a shuttle.
LAX–KOA Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from LAX to KOA
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Ellison Onizuka Kona International Airport at Keāhole (KOA) are connected by nonstop service from American Airlines, Alaska Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Sun Country Airlines, United Airlines and Southwest Airlines. With 104 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
LAX to KOA Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from LAX to KOA ranges from 5 hours 35 minutes to 6 hours 52 minutes. The route covers a distance of 2,502 miles (4,026 km). There are approximately 104 weekly flights outbound and 93 return, totaling 197 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
34 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 7 hours via VNY. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Santa Ana (SNA), Ontario (ONT) and Santa Barbara (SBA).